Management

Why My Generation Isn’t Serving in Government

Blame everything from frustration with the hiring process to pay scales and cynical TV shows about American politics.

Management

EEOC Probes One of its Own Managers After Complaints of Coerced Sex

A manager in the agency’s Miami district office allegedly engaged in quid quo pro sex with employees.

Defense

White House Chaos is Having an Impact on the Ground in Syria, and Beyond

The power struggle at the top of the world’s greatest military power and largest economy has never been more visible than in recent days.

Management

How Senior Executives and Good Government Groups Would Like to Reshape the SES

Proposal stresses training, performance management and reducing the number of political appointees.

Management

Unions Remain Vigilant As Most Agencies Begin Rolling Back Workforce Executive Orders

Several agencies have restored official time and office space for union employees, but a court order’s full impact on labor-management negotiations remains to be seen.

Management

A Tiny Hole in the Soyuz Spacecraft Could Be a Huge Headache for NASA

Quality control problems with the Soyuz will pile more pressure on the delayed efforts of Boeing and SpaceX to fly astronauts for NASA.

Management

Good Managers Learn to Lift People Up

There is a place for criticism, but it needs to be balanced with positive reinforcement.

Management

Trump Renews Shutdown Threat as Congress Considers Spending Bills

Spending package with provisions on a 2019 pay raise is in conference negotiations between the House and Senate.

Management

Analysis: I Assessed a President's Fitness to Serve—But I Didn't Write an Op-Ed

When my colleague became worried about President Reagan, he took his concerns to the chief of staff—not a newspaper.

Management

Defense Management Chief Reportedly On His Way Out Over Performance Problems

John Gibson was working on reductions in headquarters overhead and largest-ever financial audit.

Management

Who In Government Is Asking ‘What Works?’

There is no single individual at agencies who is tasked with speaking up when what we’re doing isn’t working.

Management

How the U.S. Can Effectively Share Threat Information With Other Nations

A new report draws lessons from U.S. and European experts on how best to build trust and effectiveness in exchanging insight across borders.

Management

Federal Union Accuses VA Official of Illegal Taping of Deliberations

Labor and management had been negotiating over a provision that bars the recording of bargaining discussions.

Management

How to Learn Absolutely Anything, According to a World Expert

Plus tips for overcoming procrastination and building your memory.

Management

Analysis: Bob Woodward's New Book Shows How Broken the Trump Administration Really Is

The revelations indicate a depth of disgust and disrespect between the president and his top aides far more extensive than already known.